Prosecutors: Fall City teen staged mass killing; defense says ‘bad press’ stalls witness cooperation

Attorneys representing a Fall City teenager charged with killing five members of his family say early accusations made by the prosecution led to damaging media coverage that continues to interfere with their ability to prepare for a key hearing in the case.

The 15-year-old, whose name is being withheld due to his age, is charged with five counts of aggravated first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.

The charges stem from an Oct. 21, 2024, shooting that left his parents and three siblings dead, and his youngest sister seriously wounded…

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